Factoring and Expanding Practice Set

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Solve the equation for x: 7(x - 2) = 91

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15

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Solve the equation for x: 4(x + 9) = 72

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9

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Solve the equation for x: 1/6(x + 6) = 11

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60

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Solve the equation for x: 12(x + 10) = 24

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-8

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Solve the equation for x: -5(x - 1) = 40

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-7

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What is factoring in mathematics?

Back

Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into a product of simpler factors.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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What does it mean to expand an expression?

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Expanding an expression means to multiply out the factors to write it as a sum.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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What is the solution of an equation?

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The solution of an equation is the value of the variable that makes the equation true.